Eileen Davidson originated the role of Jabot Cosmetics Executive Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless in 1982. She departed the show in 1989 and returned in 1999 where she remained a central character until 2006. In 2007 and 2008, Davidson's Ashley took a trip to Y&R's sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful.
In 1998, she made daytime television history for portraying five characters at one time on Days of Our Lives. Davidson also portrayed Kelly Capwell on the daytime series Santa Barbara and starred in the primetime television series Broken Badges and the telefilm Sharing Richard with Ed Marinaro.
Her feature film credits include starring roles in Eternity with Jon Voight and Armande Assante, and Easy Wheels with Paul LeMat. She also starred in The House on Sorority Row.
A Southern California native, Davidson lives in Los Angeles with her husband Vincent Van Patten, her son Jesse; and two stepsons, Duke and Vinny. When she is not working, she surfs, snow skis, and scuba dives. She also plays piano, paints, and enjoys writing.
The Bold and the BeautifulAshley AbbottMarch 9, 2007 to August 2007 [contract]; August 2007 to September 2007 [recurring]
Days of our LivesPenelope Kent
1998
Days of our LivesThomas Banks1997
Days of our LivesSister Mary Moira Banks 1997-1998
Days of our LivesSusan Banks 1996-1998
Days of our LivesKristen Blake
1993-1998; October 11, 2012 to Present
Santa BarbaraKelly Capwell #4
1991-1993
Broken Badges
J.J. 'Bullet' Tingreedes
1990
The Young and the RestlessAshley Abbott1982 to December 11, 1986 [contract]; May 25, 1988 [guest];
March 19, 1999 to
January 11, 2007 [contract];
December 28, 2007 to
January 3, 2008;
February 27 and 28, 2008;
March 25 and 26, 2008;
June 19, 2008 to June 23, 2008 [guest];
September 26, 2007 to
June 23, 2008;
September 26, 2008 to
August 3, 2012 contract;
March 18, 2013 to
March 19, 2013 [guest];
October 25, 2013 to Present [recurring]
Easy Wheels
She Wolf
1989
Eternity
Dahlia/Valerie
1989
The House on Sorority Row
Vicki
1983
Goin' All the Way
BJ
1982
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actress (
2018; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actress (
2014; for Days of our Lives)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003, 2018; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (1998,
2014; for
Days of our Lives)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (
2014)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003, 2004; for
The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2007; for
The Young and the Restless)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Nominee, Favorite Return (1999)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Artesia, California
DATE OF BIRTH: June 15, 1959
HEIGHT: 5' 7"
HAIR: Blonde
EYES: Green
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Vincent Van Patten [Apr 15, 2003]
CHILDREN: Jesse Thomas (May 20, 2003; 8 pounds 4 ounces)
PREVIOUS MARRIAGES: Jon Lindstrom [May 3, 1997 to 2000], Christopher Mayer [1980s]